You will have the opportunity to learn from staff and external speakers who have extensive experience in elite sport and high-performance environments. These opportunities will offer you the chance to broaden your understanding of elite sport, the role of the performance analyst, and how to take ownership of your own career development.

Our MSc in Applied Sport Performance Analysis is designed to:

• Enhance your career prospects in athlete development, team performance and athlete recruitment in elite sport.
• Equip you with the hands-on experience and skills to become a performance analysis practitioner.
• Provide you with knowledge of the fundamental science relevant to the practice of performance analysis.
• Develop you as a reflective and professional performance analysis practitioner.
• Allow you to develop a portfolio of work and experiences that will support your transition into the sport industry.
• Provide you with tailored mentorship and support from an experienced practitioner and personal tutor.

These outcomes will be enhanced by the opportunity to immerse yourself in performance analysis support during an extended placement with either Loughborough University performance athletes or external sport partners, including national football associations, Premier League and Football League clubs, Premiership Rugby teams, County Cricket clubs, and more.

This experience will help you develop and test your skills in an applied setting, providing additional opportunities to analyse and reflect on your own professional practice and develop robust plans for your continuing personal development. During the placement you will be supported by a placement mentor and a personal tutor who will help guide you towards achieving your individual goals and developing the skills you need for your future career.

Students have benefited from placements with Arsenal, Chelsea, Coventry City, Derby County, Leicester City, Leicester Tigers, London Mavericks, LU Basketball, LU Rugby, LU Swimming, Lightning Netball, Lightning Rugby, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Nottinghamshire CCC, the ECB, the NFL Academy and Wolverhampton Wanderers.